Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) has more caffeine than Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) on both counts: 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle against 11mg per 12 oz can, and about 1mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) | Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle | 11mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 1.2mg | 0.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 19.0 | 36.4 |
Sources: Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) caffeine guide against PepsiCo product facts (source); Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) or Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle versus 11mg per 12 oz can for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
Which is stronger per ounce? Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon), at about 1.2mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.